Washing machines Indesit are of good quality, but breakage occurs with them. Sometimes the Indesit washing machine does not turn on for no apparent reason.
What could be the reasons? We'll figure out.
General information
The most common causes of breakdown
- - no electricity;
- - the machine is turned off;
- – the power socket does not work;
- – the power cord is damaged;
- - the power button does not work;
- - the control unit is broken.
Let's look at each reason in more detail. Let's take a look at how we can fix these issues.
Question details
Problem in the power grid
If your washing machine Indesit turned off and does not show signs of life, then do not panic. The problem is not necessarily with the washing machine. Something may have happened to the power supply. If there is light in the whole apartment and other sockets are working, then you need to check the power of the socket. Just unplug the washing machine and plug in another well-functioning electrical appliance into this outlet. If the device does not turn on, then you need to repair the outlet. Do it yourself if you have the required skills, or hire a professional.
Important! De-energize the network before carrying out any manipulations with the outlet.
Problem in FPS or network drive
If you checked the outlet and everything is fine with it, then we continue to search for the problem. Examine the cord of the washing machine. He can be overwhelmed. Call it with a multimeter. In addition, you need to check the FPS (noise filter or capacitor).In washing machines, Indesit FPS is connected to the mains wire. You need to shoot them together.
Let's figure out how to do it.
- We disconnect everything superfluous from the washing machine. Disconnect it from the network. Turn off the water and remove the inlet hose, then the drain. Be careful with them, there could be water left.
- Next, you need to turn the washing machine towards you with its back wall and remove the cover. We unscrew the screws, pry off the top cover and remove it.
- In the upper left corner under the cover you will find a capacitor. It needs to be removed from the brackets.
- The network cable is also held on a special mount. It will also need to be disconnected.
- Now we can get the FPS from the washing machine with the wire.
Next, we check each of these details separately. First, let's ring the network wire with a multimeter. If he does not ring, then there is an interruption. It must be eliminated by replacing the wire.
If the problem is not in the wire, then check the capacitor. We also need a multimeter for this. We install probes on the contacts and call it. After that, we set up the device to measure the voltage and check the FPS again. If the indicators are 0 or 1, then it is safe to say that the capacitor is broken. It will have to be replaced.
The problem is in the varistor or control chip
If checking the network, cord and capacitor did not reveal a breakdown problem and the indicators do not light up, then the reason may be hidden in the varistor. This part controls the microcircuit and protects it from too high voltage. For this reason, with strong power surges, they often burn out. The good news is that the circuit remains intact, and the varistor is easy to replace. Let's see how to do it below.
- We take out the tray for falling asleep washing powder. Under it on Indesit washing machines there are two screws. We twist them.
- Under the cover of the washing machine there are three more screws that secure the control panel. We unscrew them too.
- Now you can pull out the panel itself.
- Next, you need to disassemble this unit and get the control chip.
- On this panel we find varistors and measure the voltage on them with a multimeter.
- If you find a burnt varistor, then solder it with a soldering iron and replace it with a new one.
Important! Desoldering and soldering of varistors should be carried out very carefully. Don't damage the tracks!
If all the varistors are in order, then inspect the circuit. Tracks or other details may have burned out. In the event of a breakdown, do not rush to do everything yourself. It is very easy to ruin a chip, but buying a new one is quite expensive.
On a note! Service centers usually change the board for a new one. Its repair there is too expensive. Try to contact a private master. It will cost less to repair.
Broken on/off button
Why else can the washing machine not work Indesit? If your home assistant is old enough, then most likely the problem is in the power button. This is a problem of almost all Indesit washing machines manufactured 15 years ago. They have their own "Achilles heel": if the power button closes, then the entire washing machine is de-energized.
To check this, you need to remove and disassemble the control module, as described above, and measure the resistance of the button in its on position with a multimeter. If the problem is found in it, then we replace it with a new one.
Indicators are blinking or not lit with the washing machine on
Note that if there is a problem, for example, in the spin cycle or all the lights on your washing machine are flashing, then the problem is also in the chip.
A system failure may have occurred. Try unplugging the washing machine for a few minutes. If the problem persists, then open the manual and look for how to do a system reset for your particular model. Also, the blinking or fading of the indicators may indicate poor contact. Ring the wires and check the contacts. They could loosen from vibration.
Important! If there is a certain sequence in the flashing of the lights, then this is a signal from the washing machine to determine a specific breakdown. Which one can be found in the user manual.
We found out why the washing machine Indesit may not turn on at all, or the indicators are on, or flashing constantly. If all of the above manipulations did not help you, then contact the workshop. A specialist will help you pinpoint the cause of the breakdown and bring your home assistant back to life.
